Configuration Technician

Job Title: Configuration Technician

Job Description

Configuration Technician
M-F 7:30am-4:00pm (with occasional Saturdays required at the end of the month)
$20.00/hour

• Install and configure various operating systems across a wide range of hardware.
• Recognize RAID configurations through a Terminal.
• Flash custom BIOS and firmware into hardware.
• Install software images through internal PXE environment.
• Differentiate hardware problems from software problems.
• Troubleshoot computer hardware issues, including reseating CPUs, memory, and inspecting cable connections.
• Communicate production problems with Production, Engineering, and Sales departments.
• Assemble computer hardware from build documentation.
• Identify and quarantine defective hardware.
• Perform visual inspection on systems and accessory boxes.
• Work extended hours as needed during peak times.
• Work as an assembly technician or fulfill other roles and projects as needed.

Hard Skills

Operating system installation

Recognizing RAID configurations

Flashing BIOS and firmware

Software image installation through PXE

Hardware and software troubleshooting

Computer hardware assembly

Soft Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 4 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Libertyville, Illinois.

Work Environment

The company builds different types of computers and servers for a variety of clients. The entire facility is temperature controlled, very organized, and extremely clean. The culture is awesome; employees can wear whatever they like and use headphones during their shifts. There is a huge cafeteria with free healthy snacks and drinks, a Foosball table, and other activities for breaks. A large TV is also available for employees to watch during breaks.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.